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Meat Lovers Pizza Recipe: Easy Hearty Homemade Man-Sized Pie

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This homemade meat lovers pizza is loaded with crispy bacon, spicy sausage, smoky ham, pepperoni, and gooey cheese on a chewy, golden crust. Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or indulging in nostalgic comfort food, it comes together in under an hour and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 3/4 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1/3 cup diced ham
  • 1/4 cup cooked ground beef, seasoned with salt and pepper
  • Optional: sliced red onion, green bell pepper, or sliced mushrooms

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, olive oil, and garlic powder (if using). Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat oven to 475°F with pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside. Cook sausage, bacon, and ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Punch down dough and roll out on parchment paper to a 12-inch round, about 1/3 inch thick. Pinch edges to form a crust border.
  7. Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella, then layer on pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ham, and ground beef. Scatter remaining mozzarella, then cheddar and parmesan.
  8. Slide pizza (with parchment) onto hot stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Tent with foil if cheese browns too soon.
  9. Transfer pizza to cooling rack for 5 minutes. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

Preheat your oven and stone thoroughly for a crisp crust. Cook meats before topping to avoid sogginess. Let pizza rest 5 minutes before slicing for best results. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, use appropriate crust and cheese substitutes.

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